For millions of people, the thought of going to the dentist and undergoing any dental procedure is a harrowing one. Some had traumatic experiences as children, others may have suffered painful procedures as adults. Whatever their experience may have been, these people are now risking their dental care, and overall health, by refusing to go to the dentist. That’s where sedation dentistry comes in.

Sedation dentistry eliminate the pains and anxieties associated with most dental procedures by putting the patient at ease with the use a various methods of sedation. The sedation dentists are trained in these methods of administering medicine to calm their patients. Sedation Dentist Dr Woltkamp, is one of these dentists whose main goal is to provide a comfortable, anxiety free experience for our clients.

Here at Overland Park Smiles, we are committed to giving our patients the best dental experience they’ve ever had. Some popular sedation method used are oral sedation, IV sedation and inhalant sedation. With oral sedation, the patients are administered oral medications from the group of drugs which have a sedative, and sometimes, amnesic, affect on most people. These are known as Benzodiazapines. These are usually easy to swallow and administer and tend to work well for most people.

Inhalant sedation involves the use of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen, and this method is actually the most frequent used method of sedation. This method has a more rapid onset of sedation and there are very few side effects. It also have a faster recovery time, unlike the oral medication.

IV, or intravaneous, sedation is often used for long procedures, or when there are multiple procedures to be done at once. The drugs are introduced directly into the blood during the dental procedure.

The method of sedation chosen will of course depend on the patient’s anxiety level, and/or the type of procedure to be done. Dr Woltkamp will work with the patient to achieve the best results.

Dr. Willits credits his success in practice to the philosophy of putting his patients first. This is exemplified by his overwhelming concern for their comfort by ensuring that each one receives gentle and compassionate care. He involves patients in decisions regarding the comprehensive, personalized treatment that will achieve the results they desire. Dr. Willits will work hard to earn your trust and confidence.

David B. Woltkamp, DDS

Dr. Woltkamp practices general dentistry on patients of all ages, starting as young as 3 years old. During his 20+ years in dentistry, he has seen many changes in technique and materials. He is committed to learning better and more comfortable ways to treat his patients. Dr. Woltkamp is dedicated to excellence in dentistry and completes many more hours of dental continuing education than is required every year to ensure that his patients receive the very best care possible. He has special interest and advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, and Invisalign.